Dan Patrick Show
Dennis Eckersley looks back at great career
Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley joined the show to talk about the state of the game, look back at the great A’s teams he starred on and the homer he gave up to Kirk Gibson. He also takes a shot at McLovin’s mustache.
Read MoreBomani: Why we worship Jeter – Mariah Carey?
ESPN’s Bomani Jones joined the show to talk about Derek Jeter and what we like in athletes today. Jones thinks that Jeter blew up originally because he was trying to shake Mariah Carey off. Jones pointed out she was hot at the time. Meanwhile, Jones thinks we are fascinated by Johnny Manziel because he’s wild.…
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Lee Jenkins on how he got LeBron James story
Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins joined the show to talk about co-writing LeBron James’ essay announcing he was going to the Cavaliers. Jenkins said that he’s interviewed LeBron often and this was no different: “I interviewed him like I always interviewed him. He was in a hotel, very relaxed.” Jenkins said that he thinks this wasn’t…
Read MoreCal Ripken Jr. on LeBron, playing in hometown
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. joined the show to talk about the MLB All-Star Game and more. Ripken, who played his whole career in his hometown of Baltimore, commented on LeBron James going back to Cleveland. “There was only one time I thought seriously about leaving Baltimore,” Ripken said. ” I was a free…
Read MoreJoe Buck on calling ASG, his father, 3-man booth
FOX’s Joe Buck joined the show from Minnesota, the home of the MLB All-Star game. Buck commented on the LeBron story and said he prefers guys who stay in one place for their whole career — like Derek Jeter. He also shared an impersonation of his dad Jack and talked about being in a three-man…
Read MoreLe Batard: LeBron left Miami for PR reasons
Miami Herald columnist and ESPN’s Dan Le Batard joined the show to share the Miami angle on LeBron James. Le Batard thinks that this was No. 1 a public relations decision. Le Batard said he went to Miami to “not be the guy who hasn’t won a championship.” He said that it was a “PR…
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Paulie’s historic Cougar of the Week
Todd didn’t do a Cougar this week, so Paulie took over and may or may not have crossed the line with this week’s Cougar of the Week: Todd’s wife Jen.
Read MoreOurand: Soccer ratings high, but not chasing football
Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand joined the show to weigh in on the meaning of the World Cup ratings. Ourand said that as impressive as they were, they’re nothing like the NFL. Ourand doesn’t think soccer is going to make any kind of dent into football’s hold as the ratings King in America.
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